Chinese weeping chamaecyparis
Cupressus funebris Endl.
Cupressus funebris, the Chinese weeping cypress, is a cypress species native to southwestern and central China, with possible natural occurrences in Vietnam. It is part of the Cupressaceae family and was first described in 1847 by Endlicher.
Description
Cupressus funebris is a member of the Cupressaceae family and is found in regions including India, Libya, Brazil, Taiwan, and globally. This species is commonly known as the Chinese weeping chamaecyparis and is distinguished by its weeping growth form. It is primarily native to China, with a possible natural distribution extending into Vietnam.
Other common names
Chinese Weeping CypressFunereal CypressChinese weeping chamaecyparismourning cypress
Distribution
IN · LY · BR · Global · TW
Synonyms
Juniperus quaternataPlatycyparis funebrisChamaecyparis funebrisCupressus pendulaCupressus funebris var. gracilisCallitropsis funebris
